The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

For people who lack ability, no matter how much they think, it will just be wild thoughts and unrealistic imaginations.

It was just a small matter for Prince Gong and his wife to express their gratitude. After expressing their gratitude, they went to pay their respects to the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager and then went back.

The Second Princess's minor illness was nothing more than an ordinary matter. Since she recovered, there had been no reports from the palace servants about her illness recurring. When the sun was setting and night was about to fall, according to palace rules, Concubine Dong also returned to her bedroom.

I don't know if Ergege is still weak, and if Concubine Dong is relieved. One day passed like this.

It was so calm as if nothing had happened.

Qin Rou was confused, especially at night when Kangxi once again asked her to sleep with him and visited Zhenshunzhai.

Qin Rou was a little puzzled. It seemed that the Second Princess was fine. Thinking of this, Qin Rou led the servants to welcome the emperor.

It was really rare. The last time she welcomed the emperor was seven or eight days ago this month. Not to mention her, even Concubine Li had only received the emperor once so far.

Concubine Ma Jia also received the emperor's invitation once, but Concubine Nala of the Yanxi Palace did not receive the emperor's invitation at all. After she left the confinement period, the emperor did not go to see her, as if he had forgotten about her. It was strange! After all, she gave birth to a son for him, but he did not even give her this little face.

This month, the Empress and Consort Niuhulu mostly received the Emperor. The Empress would stay for a few more days, while Consort Niuhulu would stay for a few less days.

Of course, Qin Rou was just thinking about it herself. Kangxi's legs were on his own, and no one could decide where he would go.

Kangxi reached out and helped Qinrou up. It was obvious that Kangxi was in a good mood! The smile on his face was even more obvious, and he looked relaxed. He was in a good mood, that's good! Qinrou thought.

She also feared serving an angry emperor.

Qin Rou's face was also relaxed, and she said casually: "The emperor is in a good mood."

At least that's what it looked like on the surface. Qin Rou didn't ask about Er Gege. When she fainted, the Queen briefly said that Er Gege was fine and had not relapsed. The nannies were all experienced in taking care of children.

With their careful care, the Queen would order the imperial physician to go to Qianxi Wusuo every day to check the Second Princess's pulse in the next few days. If everything was fine in the future, the Second Princess would be fine too.

The Queen's words might not be true, but they were pretty close. At least one thing was certain: the Second Princess's minor illness was not a big deal, and at least she would be fine for the next few days.

The Queen may not care whether a second princess is good or not, but she would be afraid of unfortunate things happening on such a good day. Qin Rou saw through this and thought that it was none of her business and she didn't care!
But the health of the Second Princess depended on the Emperor's reputation, so the Empress had to do her best.

Although it is too realistic to say so, in fact, it is more secure when it is linked to interests. But it is only for this period of time!

Then again, everyone in the palace is barely making ends meet.

"Not bad. The spring rains have fallen just right everywhere this year. If everything goes smoothly, it will be another peaceful year like last year," said Emperor Kangxi.

The eighth year of Kangxi's reign was an eventful year, and the ninth year was also an eventful year, but it was only limited to the palace. Concubines and royal heirs died one after another in the palace. Even though Kangxi had sorted out affairs outside the palace, he focused on recuperation last year.

The national treasury, food supplies, and military forces may be used at any time.

If this year is peaceful and smooth, the country's strength will increase and the things under his control will increase, Emperor Kangxi will naturally be in a good mood!
"That's great! The country has surplus grain, and the people have surplus grain. The people depend on the weather for their food. They go out early and come back late, working day and night. After a year of hard work, they can harvest enough grain and live and work in peace. The emperor can also save a lot of stressful government affairs." Qin Rou was really relieved. She knew the hardships of the heavy land. The people worked hard for a whole year, and God gave them food, good weather and good harvests, and they harvested more. When the time comes, they can pay taxes and spend another year in peace. There is hope for a better life!
Qin Rou felt more relaxed when she heard the news. This was indeed good news.

"That's true!" Kangxi saw a genuine smile on her face. The moment she heard the good news, she felt much more relaxed, as if she had really experienced the hardships involved.

The masters living in the palace all have their origins. Even concubines who were born as palace maids may not have bad family conditions. It is said that the people have a hard life, but it is just talk on paper, without personal experience.

Therefore, the concept is not deep and superficial. It is difficult to empathize with her, but she seems to have a deep understanding of it.

He held her on his lap, facing each other, and Kangxi used his hands unceremoniously, "Did Rou'er ever go through farm work?"

Farming! Kangxi was not an expert, but he had experienced it once or twice. If the emperor had never been to the farmland, how could he know the hardships of farming?

"I've experienced it for two or three days." Qin Rou said lightly, she had no intention of talking about the past. Anyway, such a life is better to live than to die! It's too hard, working day after day, without a day to rest, whoever lives like this will complain!
"Hmm?" Kangxi let out a breath! The implication was that he wanted her to elaborate and explain in detail.

"It's nothing but suffering!" Qin Rou was also a little unsteady because of him. She was happy to say a few more words. After all, the lives of the people were worthless. If the superiors cared more, their future lives would be better, which would be her merit. She had no intention of being a good person, but she couldn't help it after all. She heard the doubt in Kangxi's words. Regardless of whether she misunderstood or not, she said: "At that moment, I felt that living was not that important."

Life is too hard. Especially now, there is no high-yield food like in later generations. After working hard for a year, you can only harvest a little food, and you have to pay taxes. Only the remaining food is yours. There is also invisible exploitation.

The people are having a hard time! This is never an empty statement.

A year's food, flowers, and seeds are almost all included in this. It's like soaking in bitter water. Of course, Qinrou can't say this. This is the way the world is! This is a problem of productivity and production relations. Unless there is high-yield grain in the future, there is no solution! Therefore, she has a correct self-awareness and joked to herself: "Maybe slaves are the kind of people who can't bear hardships and are afraid of hardships!"

Qinrou told the truth that in such hopeless days, having enough food and clothing was a luxury.

"I am here! You have me, I am your support, you don't have to suffer." Kangxi said. Is hard work hard? Of course it is hard.

She has him! Naturally, she doesn't have to suffer.

What a beautiful thing Kangxi said! When love words are spoken, they are always moving and pleasant to the ear.

But unfortunately, they all have a shelf life.

The shelf life is uncertain. After it passes, it will be invalid. It may be three days or a year...

There will always be a time when it is due. Qin Rou hugged Kangxi and said softly, "Yes! I am different from the common people. I have the support of the emperor!"

It must be said that there is really no need for her to go to the fields to farm.

Kangxi gladly accepted the beauty that was presented to him!

(End of this chapter)